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Plans for fis h and chip shop
PLANS have been submitted to turn a former retail unit in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere into a fish and chip shop.
Historic cinema issues stark plea
AN historic Lake District cinema has urged people to support the venue after warning that some events have attracted too few customers to remain viable.
15 years of service
Volunteer in in line line for national award Volunteer A CHARITY volunteer who has spent more than 15 years supporting people affected by brain injuries has been shortlisted for a national award.
New trial on wards
A NEW approach is helping hospital patients stay active during their recovery.
Castle’s card designs invitation
YOUNG artists are being invited to take part in a festive competition that could see their design brought to life.
Girl with leukaemia has room named after her
X: facebook.com/northwesteveningmail A YOUNG girl from Askam-inFurness who started making bracelets while undergoing cancer treatment has raised more than £12,000 for charity and will have a room named in her...
Pupils created a ‘sea of poppies’
PUPILS at a school in Barrow have created a striking Remembrance Day installation featuring 700 poppies made from recycled plastic bottles.
Scaled-down HMO proposal granted
PLANS to convert part of Barrow’s former Animal Welfare Furness shop and the entire first and second floors into a five-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been approved after the scheme was scaled back.
Academy’s new mock hospital unveiled
A new technical education centre aimed at preparing young people for careers in engineering and healthcare has officially opened at Walney Academy.
Church proposal to boost accessibility
PLANS have been submitted to make a Grade II-listed church in Grangeover-Sands more accessible as part of wider efforts to secure its future for worshippers and community groups.
Plan hits toadblock
imogen.barber.co.uk PLANS to install new broadband infrastructure through a nationally important nature reserve near Barrow have been withdrawn.
‘We want to see action delivered’
TEACHERS and school leaders at a Barrow primary school have returned to the picket line as a long-running dispute over working conditions and additional duties continues.
Back to picket line
Teachers take two-day action over dispute TEACHERS at a Barrow school have returned to the picket line as a long-running dispute over working conditions continues.
Castle will light up for Christmas
GIANT illuminated toadstools, a starling murmuration and towering LED ferns will transform Sizergh Castle as its winter light and sound trail returns.
Night of comedy to light up Lakes
A NIGHT of comedy is set to light up the Lake District with laughter this weekend with four acts taking to the stage.
New pet homes bid
By Imogen Barber imogen.barber.co.uk AN animal rescue centre in South Cumbria has lodged plans for a major redevelopment, including new kennels and a cattery capable of housing 31 cats.
Guest house on market
THE owners of a guest house they have run for more than 40 years are seeking permission to turn the property into a home or holiday let.
Huge figure paid out on prescriptions
LANCASHIRE and South Cumbria has been named among the areas of England spending the most on prescriptions per person, according to a new study.
£2m prize bonanza
A Lake District home, luxury car and speedboat are among the prizes being offered in a competition worth a reported £2 million.
How to help pet stay calm
THE RSPCA has issued fresh warnings about the impact of fireworks on pets.
Former bank site could become flats
AN HISTORIC former bank in Ulverston town centre could be converted into four flats under new plans.
Garden centre site homes approved
PLANS for 29 homes on the site of a former garden centre on Walney have been approved subject to a series of conditions.
Council objects to plans near reserve
By Imogen Barber imogen.barber.co.uk PLANS to install four nine-metre telegraph poles and more than 1.5km of underground broadband infrastructure near Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve have attracted an...
Buckets catch leaks at historic building
BUCKETS are being used to catch water leaking through the ceilings of a Grade II-listed Barrow landmark as plans are drawn up for major repairs.
Tour de France fans face road closures
THOUSANDS of cycling fans are expected to descend on the Lake District when the Tour de France passes through Cumbria next summer.
‘Children are excited to attend’ this nursery
A BARROW nursery has met the expected standard in all six areas assessed during a recent Ofsted inspection.
Coach house conversion
PLANS have been submitted to convert an historic coach house and part of a double garage in Dalton-in-Furness into family accommodation.
Bid to return hotel to heyday
PLANS have been resubmitted to create three self-catering holiday suites at a former Lake District hotel made famous by celebrity chef John Tovey A full planning application has been lodged with the Lake District National...
Town centre Dickensian testive treat
imogen.barber.co.uk THE full entertainment line-up has been revealed for this year’s Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival.
Steps towards lake clean-up
A TEMPORARY construction compound has been approved as part of United Utilities’ multi-million-pound programme to improve wastewater treatment around Windermere.
5G pole planned at holiday park
PLANS have been submitted to install a 10-metre telecommunications pole at a Windermere holiday park to improve internet coverage for guests.
Warning on loss of permanent homes
By Imogen Barber imogen.barber.co.uk A PROPOSAL to convert an Ambleside guest house into holiday accommodation was withdrawn three weeks after it was submitted, after concerns were raised about the loss of permanent...
City legends help to raise £3,000 for club
By Imogen Barber imogen.barber.co.uk FOOTBALL legends have helped raise more than £3,000 at a local sportsman’s dinner.
Music written in PoW camp is finally heard
A PIECE of music composed by a prisoner of war during the Second World War is to receive its world premiere in Barrow around 80 years after it was written.
Star’s workshop
By Imogen Barber imogen.barber.co.uk ASPIRING actors are being offered a rare opportunity to work with a leading industry professional in the Lake District.
Delight at ‘school with a big heart’
By Imogen Barber imogen.barber.co.uk A SOUTH Cumbria primary school has been praised for its attendance, behaviour and early years provision while inspectors identified areas where improvements are needed.
Campaign launched to prepare for winter
PEOPLE are being urged to prepare for power cuts and plan ahead for winter as part of a new campaign.
Extra hospital beds to open to cope with high demand
FURNESS General Hospital is adding eight beds and increasing medical staffing as part of preparations for increased pressure on NHS services this winter.
‘Addams Family’ pups’ Halloween hunt for homes
imogen.barber.co.uk A LITTER of adorable puppies named after characters from The Addams Family are hoping to find their forever homes in time for Halloween.
Nine-bed HMO plan for butcher’s shop
By Imogen Barber imogen.barber.co.uk A Barrow butcher’s shop could be converted into a nine-bedroom house in multiple occupation under plans submitted to Westmorland and Furness Council.
Upgrade review following concerns
A £16 MILLION power upgrade in the Lake District is being reviewed after community feedback raised concerns about road closures.
Mobiles will be better connected
THOUSANDS of people across Cumbria are set to benefit from improved mobile connectivity, 02 has launched its next-gener ation 5G+ network.
Spook-tacular fun at historic castle
MUNCASTER Castle is set to transform into a spooky wonderland for its annual Halloween festival.
Cumbria A&E staff get special thanks
MORE than 70 per cent of people living in the North West say A&E staff do not receive enough recognition for the work they do. A&E staff at hospitals in Cumbria have been served coffee and cake as a simple thank you.
Help for farmers
By Imogen Barber imogen.barber.co.uk THREE new farming officers have joined the Lake District National Park Authority as a scheme supporting farmers and land managers continues across the area.
Ofsted’s praise for school attendance
A BARROW junior school has been praised for its attendance, behaviour and inclusive approach, but inspectors found pupils are not yet achieving as well as they should.
A mind-boggling Halloween search
A COUNTY-WIDE hunt for a group of mischievous creatures which ‘escaped’ from one of Cumbria’s bestknown castles has come to an end.
‘Vulnerable’ carnivore pups born
THREE rare carnivore babies have been born at a zoo in Cumbria.
Bid to transform farm withdrawn
A MAJOR plan to transform a Lake District farm into a new business, wellness and leisure complex has been withdrawn after concerns were raised about its impact on the surrounding countryside and local roads.
Planting memories to mark milestone
A Lake District housing scheme has marked a special milestone with a gardening activity.
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